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The Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray to a one-year league-minimum contract, with Arizona covering the rest, in a tongue-in-cheek move that mirrors their earlier Sam Darnold experiment and aims to stabilize a quarterback room that has swung from high hopes to chaos.
Daniel Jones’s two-year deal with the Colts, worth up to about $88 million with $12 million in incentives, is eye-catching and could set the benchmark for veteran QBs, ahead of deals for Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Baker Mayfield, underscoring the NFL's one-way contract dynamic where teams can cut underperformers while players who exceed value can be stuck.
The Colts’ initial offer to Daniel Jones was reportedly in the same $100.5 million, three-year ballpark as Sam Darnold’s deal. Indy chose a transition tag rather than a franchise tag, resulting in a two-year payout of about $83.237 million (roughly $41.62 million per year) with $37.833 million for 2026 and a 20% bump for 2027, and opening the door to other teams’ offer sheets while Jones recovers from an Achilles injury. The Colts’ plan hinges on whether another team makes a viable offer they’d be willing to match beyond the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline.
The Minnesota Vikings were awarded one compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the 97th overall pick—the first compensatory pick of the draft and one of four added to the end of Round 3—due to Sam Darnold’s 2025 free-agent departure. This marks Minnesota’s second straight year with the first compensatory pick and gives the team nine picks in 2026 (Round 1, 18th; Round 2, 49th; Round 3, 82nd and 97th compensatory; Round 5, 163rd from Eagles; Round 6, 196th from Colts; and three Round 7 selections at 234th, 235th (from Panthers), and 244th (from Texans)).
Rumors swirl that Kyler Murray could sign with the Minnesota Vikings after his Arizona release, with Minnesota the betting favorite. The piece weighs Murray’s talent and past inconsistencies against a more stable, playoff-capable environment in Minnesota, noting a potentially better supporting cast, coaching, and defense could spark a rebound. Schema fit is a concern—Murray has thrived more under center and with play‑action, while O’Connell’s offense leans mid-field routes from under center—yet 2024 metrics show Murray performing at or near average-to-better by key measures, and are stronger than Sam Darnold’s. If signed, Murray could be the starter in 2026, delaying J.J. McCarthy’s path, and the deal isn’t a certainty as other teams could pursue him.
The Las Vegas Raiders named Andrew Janocko their new offensive coordinator. A 14-year NFL coach most recently serving as Seattle’s quarterbacks coach, Janocko has worked with the Saints, Bears and Vikings and helped develop QBs such as Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, now taking over Las Vegas’s offensive duties.
Sam Darnold weathered relentless Patriots pressure for a turnover-free 202-yard, one-touchdown performance as the Seahawks beat the Patriots 14-3 in Super Bowl 60. The victory highlighted a dominant Seahawks defense and Kenneth Walker’s explosive runs, framing Darnold’s career as a remarkable redemption arc from his Jets-era ghosts to a championship win.
Seattle edged the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a stifling defensive game plan by 38-year-old Mike Macdonald, with Sam Darnold contributing steady play and earning a championship ring after a winding NFL journey. Postgame microphones captured a joyous exchange as Macdonald told Darnold, 'You’re a Super Bowl champion—no one can take that from us.' The Seahawks’ young core suggests more battles ahead for the franchise.
Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport re-ranks the 2018 quarterback class after Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win with Seattle, placing Josh Allen No. 1, followed by Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, and Mike White. The piece highlights Allen’s sustained excellence, Jackson’s dual-threat impact and injuries, Darnold’s redemption arc, Mayfield’s volatile career, Rudolph as a steady backup, and White as a journeyman depth option.
Seattle, guided by GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald, built a championship-ready roster through patient drafting and a cohesive staff, leaned on Sam Darnold’s leadership, and executed a game plan that bottled up New England to win 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, confirming they were contenders all season and delivering it through teamwork and smart scheming.
Sam Darnold's steady leadership and Seattle's smothering defense propelled the Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, with Kenneth Walker III rushing 135 yards to earn SB MVP as Seattle harassed Drake Maye and forced three turnovers; Darnold finished with 202 yards and one TD in what the piece calls one of the NFL's great career turnarounds.
Sam Darnold silenced the 'draft bust' label by delivering steady leadership and play for Seattle, with coach Mike Macdonald praising his consistency and character since arriving from multiple prior teams, as the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX.
Once written off as a Jets bust, Sam Darnold rebuilt his career with stops in San Francisco and Minnesota before Seattle gambled on him; through steady play, growth in a system that suits him, and a dominant defense, he avoided costly mistakes in the postseason and helped the Seahawks win a title, underscoring the power of sustained belief and resilience in quarterback development.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX, riding a stifling defense through three quarters and a late Uchenna Nwosu interception return TD. Kenneth Walker III piled up 94 rushing yards in the first half and became the first running back in 28 years to win SB MVP, as Sam Darnold anchored Seattle’s offense after a standout regular season. Fans celebrated across Seattle as the team claimed the franchise’s second NFL title and a parade was planned for downtown.
In Santa Clara, the Seattle Seahawks claimed Super Bowl glory with a dominant defensive display that stifled the New England Patriots, while quarterback Sam Darnold steered Seattle to victory as the game swung on pivotal plays and key moments. The event also featured a controversial halftime show, drawing attention away from the on-field drama.